Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Grade in advertisement
Occupation: Education and training
Location: Grampians - Ballarat
Reference: VG/1871759
Do you want to work for a values-based, emergency service organisation that puts the community at the centre of everything we do?
We are proud of the work we do in protecting lives and property, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
With over 51,000 volunteers CFA strives to be an organisation of choice for volunteers and employees. We, embrace individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds, recognising the unique value they bring to CFA.
To learn more about the Country Fire Authority (CFA), we invite you to visit our About Us page.
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic Learning and Development professional to work as part of a great team who are truly passionate about training and volunteers. In this role you will have the opportunity to have a positive impact around the training of our volunteers.
Not only will this role see you work within a great team, but you will also be contributing to the coordination, design, development, implementation and evaluation of training programs that encourage, maintain and strengthen the capability of our volunteers – enhancing their role within the delivery of CFA services. You will provide direct support and advice to Regional Learning and Development teams, ensuring consistency and standardisation of leadership training and work closely with stakeholders.
About You
The person we are looking for will have proven experience in a similar role with well-developed written and verbal communication skills to develop reports and to convey training information and objectives to internal and external customers. Ideally you will also bring an understanding of contemporary-based training and development business practices.
Crucial to your success in this role is the requirement of TAE40116 or equivalent and an understanding of the arrangements, standards and environment of an RTO.
You will be highly organised, adaptable and able to prioritise multiple projects within budget, quality and time parameters. Further to this you will be professional, a great team member and excel in your follow up on tasks.
A detailed position description is attached.
Why choose CFA
Your Application
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Pre-employment Checks
Offers of employment will only be made to candidates who:
CFA is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and safe volunteer and work environment. Our aim is to have a volunteer and paid workforce that reflects the community it serves. First Nations people, women, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply.
Applications close: 11:59pm 20 July 2025.
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